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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.38, 1,809.57 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.38, 1,809.57 and 340.70 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.38 : 1,809.57 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.38/1,809.57 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.38x = 1,809.57 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.38x = 616,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,511.45/1,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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